Dr Katie Anderson: DARC webinar 'The experiences of couples who take MDMA together.'

Drugs and Alcohol Research Centre Webinar Series 2021, Wed 20th Jan 1-2pm
Dr Katie Anderson: ‘We were just partying and then it turned into a therapy session’: The experiences of couples who take MDMA together.
MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine or ‘ecstasy’) is well-known for its prosocial effects however, there has been very limited research examining MDMA’s impact on couple relationships. Qualitative couple interviews (n=20) and written diaries (n=8) were analysed using a thematic approach. Three overarching themes emerged: an ‘emotional bubble’; new subjectivities; and the construction of boundaries. Implications for drug theory and practice are discussed.
Chair: Prof Karen Duke
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